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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in marine biology or a related field in hand by September 2021.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with ELISA and measurement of DNA methylation. Experience with scuba at scientific diving level to collect specimens and data. Experience with data analysis. Experience mentoring at the graduate level (i.e. basic laboratory skills, responsible conduct of research, etc.). Experience with using social media for science communication. Advanced Under Water Diver certification (PADI) or equivalent.

Brief Description of Duties:

This project involves carrying out experimental laboratory, field, and mesocosm studies in coral reproduction. Incumbent will work in the laboratory and in the field, SCUBA diving to collect specimens and data. This position requires a candidate adept at communicating science through social media, and will support efforts at international collaboration in the Red Sea region. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments in the field of coral reproduction, with an emphasis on gametogenesis and on coral monitoring

• Utilize statistical skills to collect and analyze data and periodical/literature search.

• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations, and grant writing.

• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.

• Scientific communication on social media (video blog, Twitter, etc.) about the experimental work, and generally about coral reproduction and conservation

• Planning of international Scientific Meeting during final year of position

• Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank, title and department mission, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings in the United States, Israel, and Jordan.

Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

This position requires the candidate to perform research in Eilat, Israel a minimum of 5 months per year. Candidate review will begin January 31, 2021 and the position will remain open until filled.

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Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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